Performance Tool Hammer Tough Machinist Bench Vise

Is it OK to hit bench vise with hammer?

Though you shouldn’t strike the vise itself with a hammer, it often happens. So it needs to be tough. Low-cost bench vises often use steel, which is light and cheap. It’s fine for light duties and for hobbyists, but it doesn’t have the high resilience a professional would need.

Which is the best bench vise on the market?

If you ever need a clamping tool, you must get the Yost LV-4 before all other models. This also makes a perfect DIY gift for a handyman in your life. Made from high strength steel, the Wilton 11104 Bench Vise is the best workbench vise on the market.

Can a drill press vise be used under a work bench?

A less precise version of the machinist vise, the drill press vise is about holding parts for drilling only. Many have a quick release/adjust action to speed up part clamping for production work. Designed to be mounted under a work bench, the jaws are typically made from soft wood and can be easily replaced.

How big are the jaws of a machinist vise?

Typically offered in 3" – 8" in jaw width some larger examples can reach 10" wide jaws and over 500 pounds. Generally designed to be mounted to a mill or lathe, the machinist vise are usually precision made tools that demand a high price at sale.

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Now we’re venturing into the realm of heavy-duty vises that can resist a little more wear and tear. Performance Tool’s Eight-inch Machinist Vise may look intimidating with a sheer-black durable power coat finish, but this product is ideal for DIY novices who wish to work with larger items.

Featuring a 360-degree swivel base for difficult tasks and a polished anvil, you can’t go wrong with this vise. The manufacture is so confident with its products that it offers a lifetime warranty. And since this vise is steel jawed and features diamond serration for a secure grip, it’s a product that keeps on giving.